Hoplite: The Remarkable Citizen-Soldier of Ancient Greece
Introduction The Greek word for military equipment roughly translates to hopla, and thus a hoplite simply meant ‘man at arms’ or ‘armored man’. Of course,…
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Battle of Marathon: The Decisive Clash That Saved Ancient Greece
The historical significance of the Battle of Marathon cannot be overstated, with this pivotal encounter setting the stage for the Greco-Persian wars that continued for…
Elegantly contrived vase animation presents the Greek Hoplites at war
The Greek word for military equipment roughly translates to hopla, and thus a hoplite simply pertained to the ancient Greek version of the ‘man at…
